Mental Health Supervisor

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MSF is hiring a Mental Health Supervisor for its Kebbi Nutrition Project in Nigeria. The role involves planning, supervising, and coordinating mental health and psychosocial support services in ITFC and ATFC locations, ensuring quality care for patients and caregivers. Responsibilities include clinical supervision, staff management, data reporting, and coordination with local health authorities and partners.

• Field-based humanitarian role with MSF in Kebbi, Nigeria
• Focus on mental health and psychosocial support in nutrition programs
• Requires coordination with MoH, WHO, ICRC, and NGOs
• Involves clinical counselling supervision and staff training
• Integrated work with ITFC/ATFC nutrition teams and community health promoters

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Mental Health Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) ⏲ Jul 31, 2026, 8:06 AM ⋕ View all Medical & Healthcare jobs Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. Médecins Sans Frontières aids populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Mental Health Supervisor Location: Kebbi Main Purpose Participate in the planning, supervision and coordination of mental health / psycho-social related services in the Kebbi Nutrition Project in ITFC and ATFC locations in accordance with MSF standards in order to provide the most appropriate mental health support for patients. Accountabilities Ensure the patient’s related information is kept confidential Liaise with the other MSF team members of the project. Oversee the administrative processes associated with psychosocial functioning. Participate in the planning, organization and coordination of Mental Health activities, in close collaboration with the Mental Health activity manager and other medical team members, in order to ensure an efficient and effective implementation of the resources needed while maintaining high levels of quality in Mental Health MSF programs and activities. When needed, give psychological support to patients according to MSF protocols to improve mental health conditions of patients and enhance their functionality. Offer clinical counselling supervision to mental health counsellors in collaboration with the Mental Health Activity Manager. Supervise, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required Supervise the daily mental health activities and patient support according to MSF protocols and standards in order to provide the most appropriate support for clients with psychosocial needs Coordinates activities of counselling services with other relevant actors and liaises with the local counterparts (like MoH, WHO, ICRC and NGO) on mental health matters, including referral services. Compile the data and statistic linked with MH activities and report to the MH activity manager MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities Communicate and coordinate regularly with other members of the MSF Kebbi project team, particularly the nutrition (ITFC/ATFC) teams, community health promoters, and medical supervisors, to ensure an integrated approach between nutritional care and mental health support. Coordinate mental health counseling activities for mothers/caregivers of malnourished children admitted to ITFC and ATFC, as well as for community members, together with other relevant stakeholders, and liaise with local counterparts (Kebbi State Ministry of Health, PHCs, INGOs, local NGOs) on mental health issues related to malnutrition, including referral services between ITFC and ATFC sites and community structures. Supervise the daily psychosocial support activities integrated into ITFC and ATFC consultations (support for mothers/caregivers, screening for psychological distress, individual or group counseling sessions), as well as community-level mental health awareness activities, in accordance with MSF protocols and standards, to ensure appropriate care for caregivers and community members facing stress related to child malnutrition. Train and raise awareness among nutrition staff at ITFC and ATFC sites (nurses, nutrition workers, health promoters) on basic screening for psychological distress and signs of mental suffering among caregivers and children, as well as on referral mechanisms to mental health services, in order to strengthen holistic and early care within the nutritional care pathway. Provide clinical supervision to mental health counselors/psychosocial workers involved in ITFC/ATFC sites and in future community activities, in cooperation with the mental health activity manager, to ensure the quality and consistency of counseling practices. Compile data and statistics related to psychosocial support activities carried out in ITFC, ATFC, and at the community level (number of consultations, groups interventions, cases screened, referrals, follow-up), and make them available to the mental health activity manager for analysis and reporting. Supervise the administrative processes related to the functioning of psychosocial activities integrated into ITFC/ATFC sites as well as future community mental health activities (files, monitoring tools, activity reports). Ensure strict compliance with the confidentiality of information related to Children and their caregivers, as well as community members receiving psychosocial support. Supervise and support the implementation of the pilot Play Therapy intervention for children cared for in ITFC/ATFC, conducted in collaboration with the Sweden Innovation Unit (SIU), ensuring adherence to the pilot protocol, effective coordination between the mental health and medical-nutrition teams and the technical partner SIU, and the collection of data and feedback needed to evaluate this innovative approach. Participate in the planning, organization, and coordination of mental health activities for patients and caregivers supported under the nutritional program (ITFC/ATFC) of the Kebbi project, working closely with the mental health activity manager and the medical-nutrition team, to ensure a cost-effective and efficient integration of the mental health component into the nutritional care continuum, while maintaining a high level of quality. Provide direct psychological support to mothers/caregivers of severely malnourished children hospitalized in ITFC or followed up in ATFC, as well as to community members identified as being in psychosocial distress, in accordance with MSF protocols, in order to improve their mental health, resilience, and autonomy in caring for the child. Supervise, in close cooperation with the HR department and MHAM, the related processes (training/onboarding, evaluation, potential identification, development, and communication) for mental health staff under their responsibility, including future community psychosocial counselors/workers recruited as part of the expansion of community mental health activities, to ensure the necessary staffing levels and skills are in place at both the ITFC/ATFC and community levels. Contribute to the development and implementation of the strategy for launching community mental health activities in the Kebbi project's intervention area (needs mapping, identification of community focal points and local leaders, definition of awareness-raising activities and support groups), in cooperation with the mental health activity manager, to ensure a progressive expansion that is context-appropriate and accepted by the community. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note Interested candidates should submit their application, including cover letter, resume and copy of relevant certificates and NYSC certificate/Exemption Letters to the link above. Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interview; MSF Belgium takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their applications. Important Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps. Applications should be sent through the indicated channel else application will not be entertained. MSF reserves the right to cancel any step or whole of the recruitment process at any stage of the recruitment process Dual Employment is considered gross misconduct as contained in MSF Belgium Internal Regulations (IR) guideline and hence not acceptable. MSF NEVER asks applicants for financial participation. If you are the subject of such a request, do not respond to it. Application Deadline: Friday, 7th August, 2026; 05:00PM. View all Jobs in Nigeria Kebbi State Mental Health Supervisor job vacancies in Nigeria